Chauffeur

Tonight was my baby's first date. I got to play the chauffeur. It was a lot of fun, not her dating but me playing the chauffeur. I am still not sure how I feel about my youngest dating. It is the beginning of the end of an era, one in which I no longer have little kids. Frankly, it sucks. There were two couples in all. They are all really good kids, it seemed but she is still dating. I was able to finish a book while waiting a the dance and at dinner. They wanted to go to temple square and see the lights but the lights were off at 11:00pm. There were no other plans so I drove them around for a while looking at Christmas lights and then I took everyone home. I was never able to play chauffeur for any of my other kids so tonight was a watershed moment and a first for me. It's not often the last kid gets a first, being the last and all, there just aren't that many "firsts" that a last child can experience with parents but this was a first for me so thank you princess. I am glad that my kids are who they are. I wouldn't change any of you for anyone else. I am grateful to be your father, I just wish I was a better father at times. Anyway, know that I love you and I loved tonight, being the chauffeur.